The Sports Resource strives to make agents arbitration briefs “rebuttal proof” by going on the offensive. One
way to do this is make key points at
least three different ways. This strengthens your arguments and defends
them against the close scrutiny that always follows your presentation.
Even
a powerful arbitration exhibit can get refuted when the club has its rebuttal
time. Dismissing a point supported by multiple exhibits is much more difficult.
If
one theme focuses on a position player’s clutch performance, we first demonstrate
with core numbers. For example, we could show a strong slash line (batting
average/on-base percentage/slugging percentage) late in close ballgames. Another
exhibit could detail all the player’s clutch achievements in the platform
season: extra inning hits, game-winning RBI, etc.
Advanced
metrics like win probability added – a great tool for this purpose – can drive
home the point even further. Finally, we may include pertinent quotes from
baseball insiders like teammates, coaches, or even front office members. This not only supports the numbers, but
makes them come alive.
It’s never easy. The player may not have excelled in all these statistical categories,
or he may have shined in some during the platform year but not his career
timeframe. We find the right balance, avoiding anything that appears contrived,
and build support for the main themes
of the case.
